Jayce Parsons

With over 16 years of hands-on experience, I've worked as both a private care and business-based animal caretaker and trainer. My dog care career is dedicated to ensuring pets are safe, happy, and well-cared for while their owners are away; as well as working with owners to reinforce behavior change goals. My approach is personal and attentive, while adhering to safety standards.

I've had the privilege of working with rescue dogs, senior pets and those suffering from stress; using both natural intuition and decades of study to help dogs realize their best life and a happy home.

Dog Care Provider and Trainer - Private Care and Training

(2010)

• Create individual care plans with owners / caretakers
• Provide daily care and attention
• Maintain clean and safe environments
• Offer dog bathing and light grooming
• Administer medications as directed
• Provide emotional support and comfort to animals experiencing stress
• Transport dogs in compliance with safety standards
• Ensure safety compliance when handling dangerous or aggressive animals
• Coordinate fundraising events to support local shelters
• Assist in adoption coordination
• The 3C's in Behavior Change: Helping dogs develop control, confidence and community skills through proven training practices and intuitive understanding
• Caretaker Support: Work with caretakers in creating their Happy Dog-Family Plan© with training, lifestyle and environmental recommendations
• Sensitivity Awareness: Experienced with rescue dogs and dogs that have had trauma events

Animal Caretaker - Grey Hound Rescue / Sterns Farm - Parma OH

(2013-04 - 2022-11)

• Monitored animal behavior and reported information to supervisors
• Administered medications, provided dog transport and support
• Worked with team members to create good care plans
• Worked on adoptions and adoption fundraisers
• Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of animal behavior
• 4-H Trainer and Coordinator; working with young people in the care, training and showing of farm animals

Cook / Cashier - Regency Hospital - Cleveland OH

(2019-09 - 2021-05)

Lead Cook / Cashier / Food Prep - AVI Food Service / Beechwood Middle School - Beachwood OH

(2015-08 - 2019-11)

Patient Dining Coordinator - Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Cleveland OH

(2010-04 - 2013-07)

• Directed daily kitchen operations, coordinated food prep, cooking, and service schedules to ensure an efficient and smooth workflow
• Trained new / supervised staff on proper preparation techniques, portion control, and safety; boosted morale and productivity by creating positive, collaborative, and inclusive environment; encouraged regular feedback to ensure team member appreciation and encouragement
• Conducted performance reviews and improved efficiency via constructive feedback and coaching
• Operated and maintained commercial kitchen equipment including ovens, grills, slicers, and mixers; ensuring everything was properly cleaned and sanitized after use
• Managed accurate food inventory by assisting in receiving supplies, verifying quality, and organizing proper storage and temperature control of items
• Collaborated with dietitians and nursing staff to review patient dietary orders and ensure smooth and timely meal delivery
• Maintained strict hygiene and sanitation standards and regulatory compliance in the kitchen, adhering to health department / food safety regulations and protocols; received positive reviews

Certification - Entrepreneurship - Cuyahoga Community College (2025-06 - 2025-12)

Certified - Bookkeeper - Polaris Career Center (2020-02 - 2020-07)

Licensed - Manager / Cosmetology - Fairview Beauty Academy (1986-07)